---
title: Explorer.ClearSearch Method (Outlook)
keywords: vbaol11.chm2783
f1_keywords:
- vbaol11.chm2783
ms.prod: outlook
api_name:
- Outlook.Explorer.ClearSearch
ms.assetid: 644b6012-0b87-b4cb-6104-6f05b5c4dcc5
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# Explorer.ClearSearch Method (Outlook)

Clears results from a Microsoft Instant Search in an  **[Explorer](explorer-object-outlook.md)** if results are displayed in the **Explorer** .


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **ClearSearch**

 _expression_ A variable that represents an **Explorer** object.


## Remarks

The functionality of this method is analogous to the  **Clear** button in Instant Search.

If no search results are displayed in the Explorer,  **ClearSearch** will not take any action. If the current view of the **Explorer** does not present a search view, **ClearSearch** will not raise an error.


## See also


#### Concepts


[Explorer Object](explorer-object-outlook.md)

